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Book Review: Gramadeg Cymraeg Cyfoes
Despite a minor "Cymraeg Byw alert," I highly recommend this grammar text as a comprehensive basic reference.
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Cwrs Cymraeg Cymdeithas Madog, Part I
An inside look at what happens on North America's finest and most enjoyable week-long Welsh course.
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Cwrs Cymraeg Cymdeithas Madog, Part II
Our inside look at North America's finest and most enjoyable week-long Welsh course continues with highlights of the culminating events, including the Eisteddfod.
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Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru – The University of Wales Dictionary, Part I
This 4-volume Welsh historical dictionary has just been completed after 80 years of labor! Read about the project and its history here in Part I.
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Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru – The University of Wales Dictionary, Part II
A continuation of last month’s article about the GPC: What exactly does the dictionary contain? How was it put together? Who will benefit from the dictionary, and how?
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 3
After Owain Glyndwr's rebellion, the Acts of Union ensured the subordination of the Welsh language...until the Welsh Bible and the spread of Methodism brought it to the forefront again.
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 5
During the 20th century, the tireless efforts of language advocates helped Welsh begin to recover. This is perhaps the most exciting time in the history of the language.
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Learners' Resources: Cymdeithas Madog
Cymdeithas Madog is the Welsh Studies Institute in North America. Find out what they have to offer language learners, both online and offline.
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Learners' Resources: Online Language Lessons
If you're looking for places to learn basic Welsh on the Internet, take a look at this list of websites containing a variety of online lessons.
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Learners’ Resources: Get Fluent!
Supplement your Welsh learning with this great subscription service that delivers weekly worksheets to your e-mail inbox.
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Learners’ Resources: Lingo Newydd
An excellent, high-quality bimonthly magazine for learners, covering a variety of topics in simple Welsh.
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Midsummer Update – Ysgrif Ganol Haf
Some bite-sized updates on Welsh resources to enhance your summer learning, plus a preview of upcoming articles.
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Online Communities and Lists, Part I
One of the keys to effective language learning is communication with other Welsh learners and speakers. Here are some forums for beginning, intermediate, and fluent speakers.
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Online Communities and Lists, Part II
Finding the right online community, whether you're a beginner or a fluent Welsh speaker, can be difficult. Part II looks at lists on linguistics, Welsh-medium interest groups, and local area lists.
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The Dysgwr's Diary, Part Five: Short Conversations
Practice reading and correcting dialogues with fictional Welsh learner Dafydd.
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The Dysgwr’s Diary, Part Four: A Questionable Situation
Fictional Welsh student Dafydd Griffiths is back, and this time he's found some Welsh-speaking friends...who enjoy asking and answering present-tense questions.
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The Dysgwr’s Diary, Part Three: Conjugal Relations
Learn all about forming present tense sentences and questions using "bod" (to be) with fictional Welsh student Dafydd Griffiths.
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The Future of Welsh Language in Patagonia
Through the joint efforts of language advocates in Wales and Argentina, policies and programs are being implemented to help ensure the survival of Welsh in Patagonia.
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The Welsh Language: A Cultural Revival
A synopsis of the history, origins, and current status of the Welsh language, which was once in danger of dying out.
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Welsh (Part 2, The Celtic Languages)
This article discusses the history and status of the Welsh language.
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Welsh Blogs, Part I
The first article in an ongoing series about Welsh-language weblogs.
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Welsh Blogs, Part II
Locally-oriented Welsh blogs can help publicize activities, make information available to learners, and bring people together.
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Welsh Education, Part I
This two-part series will examine the significant role of education in promoting the Welsh language. Part I discusses strategies for nursery-level, primary, and secondary education.
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Welsh Language CD-ROMs, Part I
Multimedia software can be greatly helpful for the beginning student of Welsh. Here are some of the different CD-based packages, plus links to sites where you can purchase the software and read product reviews.
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Welsh Language CD-ROMs, Part II
An overview of three more software packages for the beginning Welsh learner.
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Young Adult Novels in Welsh: A Great Way to Learn
Ready to practice your reading, but not sure about tackling literature? Readings in the young adult genre can help!
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 4
The generally "British" identity which followed the Industrial Revolution slowly gave way to Welsh nationalism on the political, social, and linguistic levels.
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Learning Celtic Languages Online
This article covers the basics of learning a Celtic language online, including the types of sites available and how to find and use them.
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Saunders Lewis and Linguistic Activism
Last month marked the 40th anniversary of Saunders Lewis’ famous speech "Tynged yr Iaith," or Fate of the Language. The role of this speech was vital in spurring nationalist sentiment in Wales.
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The Language of Heaven
From ancient folklore to omens in the sky to modern astronomy, the Welsh people and language have always had a connection to the heavens. These stellar tidbits are presented in conjunction with the Celestial Symphony event.
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Welsh Dialects: An Overview
Confused by the difference between North Welsh, South Welsh, and Gwentian, not to mention all the other variations of the language? Here’s a brief summary of the major Welsh dialects, and a list of resources for further information.
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Welsh Education, Part II
The second installment of this series looks at Welsh-medium courses on the university and college level, and the critical contributions of adult education.
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Long-term and Degree Courses in Celtic Languages: Ireland and the United Kingdom
This article attempts to identify and briefly describe all of the opportunities for studying Celtic languages in Ireland and the UK.
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Welsh: The Language of Song, Part I
From choirs to cerdd dant to the Gymanfa Ganu, Welsh-language musical traditions are plentiful and widely enjoyed.

The Dysgwr's Diary, Part Two: Attack of the Mutants
Fictional Welsh student David (a.k.a. Dafydd) Griffiths learns how to tackle the dreaded mutations.
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Celtic Gaelic Names - Ideas for Baby Boys
Families of Celtic ancestry (or those interested in the Irish, Scottish, or Welsh cultures) may wish to explore Gaelic baby boy names when pregnant and expecting a child.
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Mailing Lists for Celtic Languages
This article covers the use of mailing lists, particularly for learners of Celtic languages.
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Book Review: Basic Welsh by Gareth King
Keep an eye out for the return of the Dysgwr’s Diary next month. This month: a review of an excellent grammar workbook for beginning students.
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Book Review: O Law I Law
This touching Welsh language novel about a quarryman’s life was written by T. Rowland Hughes, and adapted for adult learners by Basil Davies.
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Book Review: Welsh for Beginners
This illustrated introduction to the language by Usborne Language Guides is humorous, practical, and great for complete beginners of all ages.
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Learners' Resources: Catchphrase Lessons with CD/Cassette
A fantastic set of lessons for Welsh learners based on the original BBC radio series.
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Deg Uchaf / Top Ten: The Revival of Welsh
Ten important factors in recent history that contributed to the revival of the Welsh language.
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Getting Started with Welsh: Pronunciation
Baffled by Welsh spelling? "Ll" got you tongue-tied? Check out this guide, and you won't have any more excuses not to learn Welsh!
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Hay-on-Wye--A Literary Gem
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